Job Talk: October's Story

I was a young mom — I had my first son at 18, got married at 18, had my second son at 20, and was divorced by 22. I wanted to reinvent myself, so I became a firefighter at 22 years old with two young sons at home.

I have now been a firefighter for over 13 years, and today I train the next generation. I focus on techniques for female firefighters: how to adapt and work to our strengths while conserving energy. I also teach at our local high school and help at their recruitment events to continue our efforts in getting teens interested in acts of service and brotherhood.

Being a firefighter has been rewarding in a lot of ways, and it has been an honor to serve and protect my community!